East Ayrshire school term dates 2026/27
Showing the 2026/27 calendar only. Current and next year
Next term date
Schools break up in 104 days — Fri 18 Dec 2026
Next holiday: September local holidays, Fri 18 Sep 2026 – Mon 21 Sep 2026
Verified from www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset Where these dates come from
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2026/27
Terms 2026/27
| Term | Starts | Ends | School days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn term computed | Wed 19 Aug 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 | 79 |
| Spring term computed | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 | 55 |
| Summer term computed | Mon 12 Apr 2027 | Tue 29 Jun 2027 | 54 |
Holidays 2026/27
| Holiday | First day off | Last day off |
|---|---|---|
| September local holidays | Fri 18 Sep 2026 | Mon 21 Sep 2026 |
| October half term | Mon 12 Oct 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Christmas holiday | Mon 21 Dec 2026 | Mon 4 Jan 2027 |
| February local holiday | Fri 12 Feb 2027 | Mon 15 Feb 2027 |
| Easter holiday | Fri 26 Mar 2027 | Fri 9 Apr 2027 |
| May Day local holiday | Mon 3 May 2027 | Mon 3 May 2027 |
| Summer holiday computed | Wed 30 Jun 2027 | Tue 17 Aug 2027 |
INSET and closure days 2026/27
| Day | Date | Until |
|---|---|---|
| INSET day per school | Mon 17 Aug 2026 | Mon 17 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 18 Aug 2026 | Tue 18 Aug 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 19 Oct 2026 | Mon 19 Oct 2026 |
| INSET day per school | Tue 16 Feb 2027 | Tue 16 Feb 2027 |
| INSET day per school | Mon 24 May 2027 | Mon 24 May 2027 |
What's different about East Ayrshire
- There are 1 half-term break in 2026/27: October half term.
- The source lists 5 pupil-free days (INSET day): Mon 17 Aug 2026, Tue 18 Aug 2026, Mon 19 Oct 2026, Tue 16 Feb 2027, Mon 24 May 2027.
- Good Friday (Fri 26 Mar 2027) falls inside the Easter holiday.
- The 2026/27 dates were first published in September 2026.
Who these dates apply to
The council sets local term dates, but individual schools choose in-service days and may make small changes.
Where these dates come from
Source: East Ayrshire, official school term dates. www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
Verified from www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk on Sat 5 Sep 2026. Cross-checked against an independent dataset
Source text
School holidays 2026 to 2027 Please note that all dates are inclusive. August 2026 | Date | Description | Monday 17 August 2026 | In-service day | Tuesday 18 August 2026 | In-service day | Wednesday 19 August 2026 | Pupils return September 2026 | Date | Description | Friday 18 September to Monday 21 September 2026 | Local holidays (subject to change in alignment with Ayr Gold Cup weekend) | Tuesday 22 September 2026 | Pupils return October 2026 | Date | Description | Monday 12 October to Friday 16 October 2026 | October holidays | Monday 19 October 2026 | In-service day | Tuesday 20 October 2026 | Pupils return December 2026 to January 2027 | Date | Description | Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 | Christmas and New Year | Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Pupils return February 2027 | Date | Description | Friday 12 February to Monday 15 February 2027 | Local holiday | Tuesday 16 February 2027 | In-service day | Wednesday 17 February 2027 | Pupils return March to April 2027 | Date | Description | Friday 26 March to Friday 9 April 2027 | Easter holidays (Good Friday - 26 March 2027) | Monday 12 April 2027 | Pupils return May 2027 | Date | Description | Monday 3 May 2027 | Local holiday (May Day) | Tuesday 4 May 2027 | Pupils return | Monday 24 May 2027 | In-service day | Tuesday 25 May 2027 | Pupils return June, July and August 2027 | Date | Description | Wednesday 30 June to Friday 13 August 2027 | Summer holidays | Monday 16 August 2027 | In-service day | Tuesday 17 August 2027 | In-service day | Wednesday 18 August 2027 | Pupils return
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the September local holidays 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The September local holidays in East Ayrshire runs from Friday 18 September 2026 to Monday 21 September 2026 inclusive.
- When is the October half term 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The October half term in East Ayrshire runs from Monday 12 October 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026 inclusive.
- When does the autumn term end in East Ayrshire in 2026?
- Pupils break up on Friday 18 December 2026.
- When is the Christmas holiday 2026 in East Ayrshire?
- The Christmas holiday in East Ayrshire runs from Monday 21 December 2026 to Monday 4 January 2027 inclusive.
- When do East Ayrshire schools go back for the spring term in January 2027?
- The spring term in East Ayrshire starts on Tuesday 5 January 2027.